Bauchi governor considers joining ADC as PDP crisis deepens
Bala Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi State and chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, has revealed he is considering leaving the Peoples Democratic Party for the African Democratic Congress. He made this known while meeting with a delegation from the ADC led by Babachir Lawal at the Government House in Bauchi. The governor cited unresolved internal crises within the PDP and ongoing consultations with various stakeholders. He said a final decision and formal declaration are expected soon.
Key takeaways
- Bala Mohammed said the ADC is currently his most acceptable option as he considers defecting from the PDP.
- He attributed his planned move to the persistent crisis within the PDP and failed reconciliation efforts.
- The governor mentioned that discussions with other political parties, including the APC, did not yield positive results.
- Babachir Lawal led the ADC delegation to invite Bala Mohammed to join the party, highlighting his leadership qualities.
- The ADC is positioning itself as a strong alternative ahead of the 2027 general elections and is optimistic about uniting opposition forces.
